EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Necklace with pendant “Small Dragon Claw Pendant - Amethyst” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00158/22
Summary
The product contains cadmium (measured value 46%). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation .
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Product
Necklace with pendant
- Name / model
- Small Dragon Claw Pendant - Amethyst · GGP-05
- Barcode
- 5055796598533
- Category
- Jewellery
- Necklace with a black leatherette chain with metal parts in a silver design and with a pendant in the shape of dragon claws, in which a round stone in purple is attached.
What is the risk?
- The product contains cadmium (measured value 46%). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation .
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 14/12/2021
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